Phil Mickelson sent a warning shot Monday to the rest of the PGA Tour Champions.
Making his debut on the over-50 circuit, Mickelson carded 11 birdies on his way to an opening-round 61 to take the lead by one shot at the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National.
“It’s a lot of fun,” Mickelson said. “It’s a fun environment, and the environment is really cool for me to be a part of.”
It might not be much fun for the rest of his competition, as Mickelson, who turned 50 in June, was a surprise addition to the field after missing the cut at the PGA Tour’s Northern Trust and failing to qualify for the second leg of the FedExCup playoffs.